MSc Clinical Psychology in Plymouth United Kingdom | University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth | Plymouth United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 16,500
(c. USD22,124.85)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The MSc Clinical Psychology program delivers advanced clinical training designed to accelerate your professional journey in clinical practice. Through this course, you'll gain hands-on experience and develop essential clinical skills while deepening your understanding of both practice and research methodologies.

The curriculum covers critical competencies including group and family therapy techniques, cognitive behavioral approaches, and behavioral change interventions. You'll have unique opportunities to collaborate with doctoral candidates and engage directly with service users, building a strong foundation for clinical work or future doctoral studies in clinical psychology.

This program equips graduates with specialized training and practical experience that creates a competitive edge for careers in professional clinical settings. With exposure to NHS service frameworks and clinical methodologies, students develop robust preparation for both clinical work and research, along with valuable insights into advanced training options. Many alumni successfully enter doctoral programs in clinical psychology or secure clinical positions within NHS and nonprofit organizations.

1 year Full Time.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Most students will hold an honours degree, usually a 2:1 or higher. There is no requirement that the degree is in psychology, and the programme is open to medical and other professionals who wish to update or augment their knowledge and skills in applied clinical psychology. Applicants that can also demonstrate their ability to thrive on this programme through current or previous professional experience will also be taken into consideration.
Please note that this programme does not confer graduate basis for recognition by the British Psychological Society, applicants seeking this recognition should apply to our MSc Psychology programme.
Applicants will also need to demonstrate that they adhere to the values and ethical conduct that is compatible with U.K regulatory bodies (e.g. Health and Care Professions Council, the NHS). Adherence to values and ethical conduct will be assessed via a structured personal statement, to be evaluated by the programme team.
Health and Enhanced Disclosures: Offers are subject to occupational health clearance and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure.

English language requirements
If your first language is not English then evidence of English proficiency is required, with a normal minimum IELTS score for acceptable English proficiency of 6.5.

TOEFL IBT 90
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18

Tuition GBP 16,500

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